Hi Mark, I haven't seen this before, but it is a gravy boat, complete with
transfer-printed spilled gravy down the side it appears to me. It reminds
me of the yellow stoneware fake piecrust from the late 18th century.
regards,
suzanne

On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 12:15 PM, Branstner, Mark C <[log in to unmask]>
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> Hi Folks,
>
> I have attached a link to a somewhat unusual ceramic vessel type, at least
> one I haven't seen before …
>
>
> http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/MarkBranstner/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Creamer_zps85f46c4e.jpg.html
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> I will note that it has what appears to be a relatively coarse yellowware
> paste, with a nearly clear exterior glaze and an opaque white interior.
> The  more-or-less random decoration is in a brown transferprint, suggesting
> fabric impressions. There is no bottom mark.
>
> To my eye, it has a little bit of a late eighteenth century feel, but is
> far more likely post-Civil War aesthetic movement, as it has a certain
> Asian feel to it.
>
> But I would just be guessing …
>
> Anybody seen anything like this before?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Mark
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